Vegan tom yum soup with mushrooms and tofu
A hot and sour soup with lemongrass, lime and chilli, packed with mushrooms and silky tofu.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £4.22 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the lemongrass, lime leaves, ginger and chilli and fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
1 min - 2
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft.
5 min - 4
Add the tofu, tamari and sugar and warm through for 2 minutes.
2 min - 5
Take off the heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and add more lime or tamari if needed.
- 6
Ladle into bowls, removing the lemongrass if you can. Top with spring onion and coriander.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.